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10 Things to Do This Week: The lead-up to finals

FromÌýLate Night BreakfastÌýto therapy dog sessions and other de-stress events, see what's going on to help you get ready for finals next week.

Students line up in Alferd Packer Grill
Monday, Dec. 10Ìý

Ìý 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.ÌýÌýEkeley Science kiosk
Stop by the kiosk by the Ekely Science building for a donut and free blue book to get ready for finals.

Ìý 2–4 p.m.ÌýÌýEngineering, Math & Physics Library
Are you feeling feel stressed out or in need of a study break with finals fast approaching? Stop by andÌýspend time with some furry friends from Therapy Dogs of Boulder County.

Taste of Home

Ìý 5–8 p.m.ÌýDec. 10–12ÌýÌý Various dining centers
Enjoy some comfort food at the annual Taste of Home event! Recipes submitted by CU families will be featured in Sewall Dining Center today, Village Center Dining on Tuesday, and Center for Community Dining Center on Wednesday. All dining centers accept meal plans, campus cash and Munch Money; the Village Center and Center for Community dining centers also accept credit and debit cards. View the full list of Taste of Home recipes offered at dining center locations.


Tuesday, Dec. 11

Ìý 10 a.m. toÌý5 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýC4C S342
Stop the New Student & Family Programs office today to relax, decorate mugs and enjoy hot chocolate or cider. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the Journey Leader program.

Bonus event

De-stress with CAPS' Canine Therapists while learningÌýtips about stress management.ÌýEach session is limited to six people on aÌýfirst-come, first-served basis.ÌýOpen to all students; you do not have to be CAPS clients.Ìý

Dec. 11

Ìý 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ìý Ìý2–3 p.m.
ÌýC4C N352

Dec. 13

​Ìý Ìý2–3 p.m. ​Ìý Ìý2:30–3:30 p.m. ​Ìý 3:30–4:30 p.m.
ÌýC4C N352


Wednesday, Dec. 12

Ìý 9Ìýa.m. to 5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC 313
Take a break from studying anytime over the next week and stop by the Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations office for study snacks, a peanut butter and jelly bar and relaxing activities such as crafts and coloring pages.

Ìý 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýWardenburgÌý130
Relax and de-stress from studying with nap pods, coloring, tea and hot cocoa.

Ìý 4–8 p.m. Ìý Ìý
Unwind with free food and crafts such as painting, making your own stress ball and more.


Thursday, Dec. 13

Ìý 9–10Ìýp.m. Ìý ÌýRec Center ice rink
Enjoy free food and ice skating with your fellow Buffs.

Finish strong

Find resources, tips for managing stress and more events at colorado.edu/finals.

Ìý 9–10:30Ìýp.m. ÌýAlferd Packer Grill
Enjoy a free meal and fun, stress-relieving activities at Late Night Breakfast! This CU tradition before finals will have scrambled eggs, country-style potatoes, bacon, oatmeal and more. Come early and check out the vast array of activities or study in the UMC’s quiet study spaces—from the fifth floor lounge and beyond.


Friday, Dec. 14

Ìý 9 a.m to 5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌý
Join this day-long study session and enjoy snacks and drinks. Prizes alsoÌýwill be given out throughout the day.